About Me

Melissa White

Hello, and thanks for visiting my blog! My name is Melissa, and I love being a teacher. This is my 12th year of classroom teaching, both in regular and special education. Before that, I worked for more than a decade with a non-profit children's charity in Cleveland's inner city.

In my spare time (hmmmm?), I teach graduate and undergraduate education courses in reading and special education. I love collaborating and sharing with other teachers, and this blog helps me to do a little bit more.

My passions in teaching include integrating technology, using hands-on activities in math and science, and differentiating instruction for students with various needs. I also have an extensive background in working with students with autism and emotional disturbance, and teach workshops to parents of children with these needs.

Last, but best, I am mom to one terrific daughter! She makes each day brighter, and is the inspiration for what I do each day!

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Pretty soon, 23 new
students will be walking through my classroom door! On the first day of school, I love doing a
simple get-to-know you activity with the kids. This "Top 10 Things About Me!" is a great welcome tool to put on the students' desks as they start their first day. Teachers can even fill one out and share with the class too! Enjoy this
freebie by clicking here. J